Oswald - On-the-Go Oswald / Oswald - Welcome to Big City! (2001)

Oswald: On-the-Go Oswald
Camping, snacking, swimming...duckling?!? There are all kinds of ways to spend the day with Oswald! The only hard part is deciding what to do first!

Oswald: Welcome to Big City!
Oswald loves living in Big City! It's got concerts, beaches, and best of all, Oswald's friends! See the sights of Big City along with them in these eight great tales of Oswald! Product Description

 Best show for the age group
I try not to let my kids (2 & 4) watch much TV, but when we do, it's Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, or Oswald. This is a wonderful little show, very, very well done. It's a sweet, slow pace, not frantic like some other cartoons, and the moral themes of the show (it's more fun if we all share, help your friends and they will help you, sometimes things get broken but you can say your sorry) never feel forced. The voice talent is excellent, and I love that there is a recognizable diversity in the voices. Johnny Snowman sounds like an African American man, without this being pointed out or made a token of in any way. It's just the way it is in Oswald's world, as is every inhabitant being a different species. The characters reflect the moods we all have on different days, and kids especially struggle with (sweetly but overly-exuberant Daisy, borderline obsessive-compulsive Henry, shy Pongo). The music is especially wonderful, again in contrast to many animated series. It is real, orchestral instruments, playing simple yet musical melodies, and Oswald sings along about whatever he is dealing with in that episode, showing how kids can incorporate music into their own daily lives. There is just enough humor for older kids and parents to keep it lively, but never interfereing with the sincerity of the show. (The "white elephant" joke cracks me up every time.) Also, there is no merchandising onslaught, which is so rare.
Beautiful, beautiful show. We'd love to see all episodes released on DVD. We love these, but our favorites, like the Pet Show and Going Fishing, are not on these. April 18, 2008

 Great Deal
Back when Oswald was being aired my son didn't care for the show, though I thought it was a cuter and less annoying kids show. Now, he loves the show!

I bought him this double pack and it is really worth the money. I was afraid, when I got it, that they'd be some condensed versions of the dvds but no, they are the same dvds that are also sold separately. If your kid loves Oswald, this is the set to get.

I have to order new copies though. My son got a hold of them and they are no longer usable.

March 26, 2008

 Greatest Cartoon Ever!!!
My daughter LOVES Oswald!!! The characters are so unique and the stories are very calming and they send positive messages. I wish they were still making this cartoon. March 5, 2008

 wonderful little ditties
I love all the Oswalds and so do all of my children, ages from 4 through 9. My younger ones love the idioms all the characters blurt out through the story lines and my older children grasp the wonderful idiosyncracies of the different personalities of the Oswald world. You can't help but think of all the same silly quirks that friends that are both annoying and endearing at the same time. It's fun to see which one of those personalities you might actually be closest to in the Oswald show. Sometimes I'll overhear the show while I'm getting my coffee (well, okay, I've actually watched most of it several times and get entranced by the great little ditties that Oswald sing-songs at least once per episode. The words are always very contemplative. Even though the younger children seem indifferent about the ditties, I think that's the best part of Oswald. I wonder who actually wrote those? September 20, 2007

 Love Oswald!
My daughter loves Oswald. It is on TV very infrequently in our area, and she is in school when it is on. Now she has all Oswald, all the time! May 9, 2007

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